Jul 22, 2019
Today, I am joined by one of the
most brilliant Chiropractors, Functional Fitness expert, and
Nutritionist, specializing in Advanced Metabolic Nutrition, Dr. Don
Clum. Unlike what’s known in the medical world, his approach in
Diabetic Care and other metabolic syndromes such as obesity has
shown remarkable results.
In this episode, Dr. Clum talks
about his experience in the practice of Diabetic Care and Fasting,
giving focus on the important role of insulin and other hormones in
our body. We’ve also talked about the fasting process and how our
metabolic organs play vital roles in keeping our body healthy. He
shares a few powerful messages. One of which is that
“The goal of fasting is
not to just get through it, but to actually have the ability to do
it”.
I hope you enjoy this episode as
much as I do!
GRAB YOUR FREE KETO KICKSTART
GUIDE: WWW.KETOKICKSTARTGUIDE.COM
SUBSCRIBE TO THE KETO KAMP YOUTUBE CHANNEL:
WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/KETOKAMP
PURCHASE THE HEALTHIEST KETO COFFEE ON THE PLANET:
WWW.KETOKAMPCOFFEE.COM
During our discussion, you’ll discover:
[2:24] Dr. Clum’s interesting childhood
- He
grew up in a family of chiropractors
- As a
teenager, he really did not want to be one until he was bribed by
his father to attend a seminar and eventually enjoyed a studio
night lead by a group of chiropractor students.
-
- He
then went to Atlanta Georgia to take a Bachelor’s degree in
Nutrition and LifeWest in California to take his Chiropractic
degree.
- He
eventually influenced his daughter to be a chiropractor too by
bringing her in chiropractic seminars.
- Growing up, he and his siblings were raised in
a healthy environment.
-
- They
grew up attending college seminars as family vacations and did not
use medications often.
[7:12] Dr. Clum’s life as a chiropractor in Costa
Rica
- He
gives credit to Shawn Dill who authored the law that regulates the
practice of chiropractic in Costa Rica.
- He
lived eight years in Costa Rica working with universities and
olympic athletes mostly.
[10:59] Dr. Clum’s story of getting into his passion for
Diabetes
- It
started back when he was diagnosed with skin cancer back in Costa
Rica.
-
- With
his background in nutrition, he studied more about diet and
lifestyle.
- He
was able to heal himself with a change of diet and
lifestyle.
- After
10 years, realizing the problem in obesity and diabetes, he opened
a Wellness Center in Spain providing different programs such as
weight loss, fast fitness, and metabolic syndrome
programs.
[14:54] Introducing his model in the
medical world
- Dr.
Warren White, an owner of a Population Health Company, partnered
with him to provide his services in a larger scope of
population.
-
- He
had to study and research diabetes holistically to back up his own
diabetes prevention program as it completely opposed the ADA
Diabetes Guidelines.
- He
fought for the recognition that the insulin-based model is the more
effective approach in diabetes.
[20:31] ADA’s Diabetes Prevention Program vs. Dr. Clum’s
Insulin-based Model
- ADA’s
is a traditional model and focuses on regulating blood
sugar.
-
- It is
based on low fat, low calorie, small frequent meals and snacks,
increasing physical activity and medication.
- A
study showed that it does not prevent diabetes, but only postpones
it.
- Dr.
Clum’s program focuses on controlling the root cause of diabetes,
the insulin.
-
- Insulin sensitivity decreases symptoms of Type
II Diabetes.
- It
also promotes weight loss – visceral and non-visceral, which is
vital in treating diabetes.
[26:39] Diabetes is not irreversible, degenerative
disease.
- Diabetes is seen in the medical world as
irreversible degenerative disease and requires life-long management
of blood sugar.
-
- The
traditional approach treats the symptoms, but if you shift in the
insulin-based model, the opportunity to reverse diabetes is
possible.
[28:12] The major role of hormone Insulin in Weight loss
and Diabetes
- According to Dr. Clum, “Weight loss in itself is
pointless.”
-
- In
order to treat Type II diabetes, the diabetic patient needs to lose
only 1 gram of fat out of the pancreas.
- It
resets the metabolic mechanism of the pancreas.
- It’s
not the caloric intake; it’s the insulin that plays in weight
management
-
- Since
60’s and 70’s, there are a lot of studies about weight management
that revolves in the law of thermodynamics or
“calories in = calories
out”. However, they are
not effective for everyone. It is random and never
predictable.
- Insulin-based program in treating diabetes is
more complex than calories in = calories out
-
- Patients who already tried the traditional way
of managing diabetes were advised to eat more rather than eating
less to get their metabolism to a certain point before the
fasting.
[36:30] The concept of fed and lean state
- In a
constant fed state, the insulin is up all the time.
-
- Eating is any time our body consumes
calories.
- An
average American is in a constant fed state, eating about 17-23
times a day.
- When
you fast, your body becomes in a lean state.
-
- When
you fast, your body starts to repair damaged cells in your
body.
- Damaged cells are getting rid of or reused as
energy.
[41:15] Dr. Clum’s 30-day of fasting
- His
fasting started from 3 days and gradually progressed into 30
days.
-
- He
did not experience hunger and cravings.
- He
experienced fat and muscle loss, losing about 20
pounds.
[44:30] Negative connotations in fasting – muscle
wasting and not getting through it
- There’s no need to be afraid of muscle wasting
as muscle comes back and recovers, as seen in athletes as
well.
- The
goal of fasting is not to just get through it, but to have the
ability to do it.
- If
you train and prepare physically and mentally, you can do
it.
[47:48] How much of an impact has eating high healthy
fat, low carb diet been for his patients, especially diabetic
patients?
- Keto
diet is commonly used to control snacking.
- He
has seen keto diet to be effective in losing 60 pounds in 8
weeks.
- Healthy liver and pancreas is vital in order to
get the health benefits of the keto diet.
[51:48] Skin as a metabolic organ
- The
skin makes 50% of men’s testosterone.
- In
women, it makes up 75% of their estrogen and in menopause, it makes
100%
- Your
skin has a huge role in cancer and insulin resistance.
[53:15] Vitamin D can be an indicator in detecting
insulin resistance.
- Vitamin D and Insulin resistance has an inverse
relationship.
-
- When
your Vitamin D is low, you are insulin resistant.
[55:24] Dr. Clum’s current projects
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources from this episode:
This podcast is for information
purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are
not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim
responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of
information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and
this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by
guests. This podcast does not make any representations or
warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. Individuals
on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in
products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a
medical problem, consult a licensed physician.